Historical Markers and War Memorials in Juniata County (2024)

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Mifflintown is the county seat for Juniata County

Adjacent to Juniata County, Pennsylvania

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1Pennsylvania, Juniata County, McAlisterville, Fayette Township — McAlistervilleHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (1)
McAlisterville Named for Hugh McAlister Founded 1810Map (dbm233863) HM
2Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflin, Beale Township — Tuscarora AcademyHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (2)
Founded in 1836, it operated as an academy until 1912. Building, erected 1816, was used as a church until 1849. Administered by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission — Map (dbm90751) HM
3Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — Civil War MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (3)
In memory of the soldiers from Juniata County Pa. who died in the War of the Rebellion in defence of the Union of their fathers. — Map (dbm53718) HM
4Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — In Grateful AcknowledgementHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (4)
This tablet is placed here as a memorial to John Harris Pioneer - Founder of Mifflintown and Presbyterian churchman, and his heirs, Who in 1791 set aside a plot of ground For the erection of a meeting house For the German . . . — Map (dbm238175) HM
5Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — John HarrisIn Memory OfHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (5)
. . . — Map (dbm53721) HM
6Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — John HarrisHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (6)
In grateful acknowledgement This tablet is placed here as a memorial to John Harris Pioneer - Founder of Mifflintown and Presbyterian Churchman, and his heirs, who in 1791 set aside a plot of ground for the . . . — Map (dbm237164) HM
7Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — Juniata CountyHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (7)
Formed on March 2, 1831 from Mifflin County. Named for the Juniata River, and noted for its scenery and wildlife. Indian trails, turnpike, canal and railroad made the area a major route for trade and travel. Mifflintown, county seat, was . . . — Map (dbm24241) HM
8Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — Juniata County War MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (8)
To the glory of God and in honor of those who died in World War I • World War II Korea • Vietnam [Roll of Honored Dead] — Map (dbm53720) WM
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9Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — MifflintownHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (9)
Mifflintown Named for Gov. Mifflin Founded 1790Map (dbm234172) HM
10Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown — Westminster Presbyterian Cemetery World War Memorial Avenue of TreesHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (10)
This Avenue of Trees, preserved by General Thomas Mifflin Chapter D.A.R. in memory of soldiers of Juniata County who gave their lives in the World War Dedicated November 11, 1940 — Map (dbm53723) HM
11Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — Col. William PattersonBorn 1737 - Died 1782Historical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (11)
In memory of their eldest son Col. William Patterson Born 1737 • Died 1782 Builder of the second Patterson's Fort near this spot A brave soldier in the service of Pennsylvania during the French and Indian Wars. A judge of the bench of . . . — Map (dbm118158) HM
12Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — First White Settlement in the Juniata ValleyHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (12)
Several years in advance of other European settlers, Frederick Staring (Starns) led a small band of fellow countrymen from German Flatts in the Mohawk Valley of NY in 1741 to boldly locate themselves here in the valley of the Juniata. “About . . . — Map (dbm238242) HM
13Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — Fort BighamHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (13)
The site of this stockaded blockhouse is a few miles west in Tuscarora Valley. Built about 1754 to protect traders and settlers in this region. In 1756 it was destroyed by Indians. — Map (dbm167607) WM
14Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — Mexico1751-2001Historical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (14)
Large Plaque Left side New Mexico Mill, built by William Thomson, 1819, S. Vines Mason Small Plaque Slate Cornerstones donated to the Town of Mexico by Dr. and Mrs. John M. Hetrick, Jr., Malinda J. Hetrick, John M. Hetrick, . . . — Map (dbm90757) HM
15Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — Patterson's FortHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (15)
A stockade built about 1755 to protect settlers from Indian marauders. Capt. James Patterson was builder and commandant. It was located nearby to overlook the Juniata. — Map (dbm90753) WM
16Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — Tuscarora Path Reported damaged
Used by the Five Nations Iroquois in raiding tribes to the south, and later by early traders and settlers. It began one mile west of here and terminated in the Tuscarora region of North Carolina. — Map (dbm167758) HM
17Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Mifflintown, Walker Township — Walker Township Veterans Memorial Honor Roll* Denotes Killed in ActionHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (16)
Amrhein, I.E. • Amrhein, K.L. • Amrhein, W.M. • Amtower, M.H. • Anderson, J.N. • Arnold, W.R. • Austin, D.N. • Baker, D.G. • Baker, R.R. • Baldwin, R.A. • Baney, W.L. • Barefoot, W.C. • Barlow, H.R. • Barlow, S.R. • . . . — Map (dbm134675) WM
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18Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Port Royal — Port RoyalHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (17)
Port Royal Formerly "Perrysville" Named for Commodore Perry Founded 1812Map (dbm233862) HM
19Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Port Royal, Beale Township — Academia / Pomeroy Covered BridgeHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (18)
The Pomeroy-Academia bridge is a two span covered timber burr arch truss bridge built by James M. Groninger in 1902. At 270 feet it is the longest remaining covered bridge in the Commonwealth. It was erected to replace another wooden bridge damaged . . . — Map (dbm167610) HM
20Pennsylvania, Juniata County, Thompsontown — Veterans MemorialHistorical Markers and WarMemorials in JuniataCounty (19)
In honor of those who serve — Map (dbm134673) WM

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